Join us for Lesson 113 in A Study of the Book of Acts with Paul's Writings, where Paul, Acts 19, and the trouble around "our craft" come into sharp focus.
This Sermon looks at Acts 19:23-41 and the uproar that broke out in Ephesus when the gospel started colliding with money, idols, pride, and power. The message connects the story of Paul with the real battles believers face today, then pushes the conversation further into the idea of spiritual resistance, personal failure, repentance, and the work God still does in our lives.
Along the way, this teaching also ties into the church's 250-year celebration and the call to prayer at the National Mall. It uses the beauty and symbolism of Siena Cathedral to point back to a bigger truth, people can build impressive things with their hands, but only God changes the heart. The floor, the stones, the art, and the history all become part of a larger lesson about worship, witness, and what really matters.
If you've been following the Acts series, this episode brings a strong reminder that the gospel still disrupts false comfort. It still challenges culture. It still exposes what people trust in. And it still calls God's people to stand firm, live clean, and keep moving with purpose.
Watch, reflect, and take in the message for yourself. If this teaching helps you, share it with someone who needs a fresh look at Acts, Paul, and the life-changing power of the gospel.
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